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愿意
yuànyì
to wish
HSK 3, v, 27 strokes, rank #376, Medium
愿意
yuànyì
to want
HSK 3, v, 27 strokes, rank #376, Medium
愿意
yuànyì
ready
HSK 3, v, 27 strokes, rank #376, Medium
愿意
yuànyì
willing (to do sth)
HSK 3, v, 27 strokes, rank #376, Medium
yuànyì(yuan4yi4)yuan yi T4
1to wish
2to want
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March 24, 2026
愿意(願意)yuànyì(yuan4yi4)
愿意 (yuàn yì) means 'to be willing' or 'to wish' for something. It is commonly used to express readiness or a desire to do something, often in response to a request or suggestion. This verb conveys a positive inclination or agreement toward an action.
Strokes27Frequency#376DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, expressing willingness to help or participate is seen as a virtue and often relates to concepts of harmony and collectivism. Saying '愿意' can signify one's commitment to group activities or family obligations.
Memory tip
Imagine a person standing at a crossroad, with signs pointing to different desires. The character '愿' suggests openness or readiness, as if the person is saying, 'Yes, I wish to go down this path.' The component '愿' (yuàn) looks like a person with a heart (愿) showing willingness, while '意' (yì) represents thoughts or intentions. Together, they symbolize a heartfelt wish to act.
Meanings of 愿意
yuànyì(yuan4yi4)
1to wish
2to want
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About 愿意
愿意Simplified
願意Traditional
27Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#376Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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愿望 (yuànwàng) - use 愿意 (yuànyì) when expressing a willingness to act, while 愿望 (yuànwàng) refers to a desire or wish without implying action.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 愿意 with other similar verbs like 想 (xiǎng, to want) or 需要 (xū yào, to need), as they convey different levels of desire. '愿意' is more about willingness, while '想' is about wanting. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in polite requests.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 愿意 connects with words related to desires and preferences, such as 想 (xiǎng) and 喜欢 (xǐ huān). Students should practice using it in sentences to express willingness and practice negating it ('不愿意' - bù yuàn yì) to understand its contrast.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 愿意 with 想 and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想帮助你' (Wǒ xiǎng bāng zhù nǐ) is incorrect if you mean to express willingness; it should be '我愿意帮助你' (Wǒ yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ).
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愿意 (yuàn yì) means 'to be willing' or 'to wish' for something. It is commonly used to express readiness or a desire to do something, often in response to a request or suggestion. This verb conveys a positive inclination or agreement toward an action.
When to use 愿意
Be careful not to confuse 愿意 with other similar verbs like 想 (xiǎng, to want) or 需要 (xū yào, to need), as they convey different levels of desire. '愿意' is more about willingness, while '想' is about wanting. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in polite requests.
愿意 or something close to it
愿望 (yuànwàng) - use 愿意 (yuànyì) when expressing a willingness to act, while 愿望 (yuànwàng) refers to a desire or wish without implying action.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 愿意 with 想 and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想帮助你' (Wǒ xiǎng bāng zhù nǐ) is incorrect if you mean to express willingness; it should be '我愿意帮助你' (Wǒ yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ).
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Grammar patterns of 愿意
愿意 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
